Taunton, Massachusetts has a population of about 59,719. The city’s median household income is $79,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 70 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Taunton, with tuition ranging from $15,208 to $68,412 per year for indexed programs. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $164,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 70 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Taunton. Distances are calculated from Taunton city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill College | Easton, MA | 10.8 mi | $54,500 - $68,412 | – |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | 12.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | 13.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | 16.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | 17.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | 18.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 19.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth, MA | 19.5 mi | $15,208 - $31,750 | – |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | 23.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Quincy College | Quincy, MA | 24.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts engineering page.
Taunton is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $108,010 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $106,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,530 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $102,682 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $110,390 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $108,438 |
| Chemical Engineer | $98,160 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $96,424 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $152,210 | MA statewide | $149,519 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $103,140 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $101,316 |
| Environmental Engineer | $106,620 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $104,735 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $164,570 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $161,660 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,719 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $79,715 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Bristol County | 1,152 workers, 182 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 70 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Taunton. The closest is Stonehill College in Easton, MA (10.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Quincy College (24.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Taunton are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($164,570), Aerospace Engineer ($152,210), Mechanical Engineer ($110,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Attleboro, MA is 10.5 miles from Taunton and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Taunton’s median household income of $79,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Taunton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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